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Commercial Roofing Estimator

Jacksonville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Sept 2025

About the role

Since 1990, Tecta America Southeast Jacksonville has grown from a small roofing contractor into a leading provider of roofing solutions across Florida. With 125+ team members and offices in Jacksonville and Sanford, we’re committed to quality, safety, and service, while giving back through initiatives like Give Kids the World and Rebuilding Orlando Together. We are seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator for our Jacksonville shop. The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for roofing projects and submitting competitive bids to contractors and private clients. This role involves analyzing blueprints and project documentation to determine time, materials, labor, and overall costs, with a focus on roofing services and specific product types. The Estimator also supports sales and project teams by providing timely information, answering questions, and ensuring clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders. Job Functions:

Plan, organize, and establish objectives and goals for duties assigned.
Estimate job costs and submit proposals for review.
Create/ request Show Drawings; Write submittal letters.
Obtain Product Data Sheets, Samples, etc.
Utilize bid log to track own bids and total bids closed
Ensure processes are followed from pre-bid until handoff meeting
Draft proposals to General Contractors, private clients, and other customers
Be accountable for your own goals, decisions, and bids.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Field customer requests and questions pre job
Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments
Assist in budget development for operations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
3-5 years of roofing estimating experience
Edge Estimating Software preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
Ability to climb roofs and visit active job sites
Superior Listening and Communications Skills
Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates
Bilingual Spanish
Strong negotiating Skills
Ability to read blueprints
Knowledge of business and management principles

Tecta America Southeast (Jacksonville), offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.